Southland Industries Inc.

Business Development Manager- Electrical

Southland Industries Inc. • $110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; or equivalent education, training and experience
  • 10+ years of consultative and/or complex sales experience, including construction industry experience
  • Experience in a quota-driven sales environment, exceeding sales production targets
  • Experience working with public sector or governmental agencies
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to effectively conduct presentations for groups/in public forums, such as City Council or School Board meetings
  • Demonstrated financial and business acumen

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key account stakeholders including Facilities Managers and City Managers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure new business and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Lead customer meetings and contract negotiations, including presentations at public Board meetings
  • Maintain a revenue and margin quota and develop a robust sales funnel
  • Schedule customer appointments to define program opportunities and qualify potential leads
  • Attend networking and trade show events to generate leads and represent the company positively
  • Conduct reviews to identify critical issues facing the customer base

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • 100% employee paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Annual bonus program based on performance and company profitability
  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
  • Wellness benefits
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for creating strategic plan, developing strategies for targeting clients with local account representatives, supporting local Account representatives in customer interactions, and driving growth.

Position Details
  • Develops, maintains, and expands relationships with all levels in an account ranging from Facilities Managers to Chief Business Officers and Financial Director, to Superintendents, City Managers and Board/Council Members
  • Works as part of a cross-functional project development team that includes project finance,
  • operations, legal, marketing and communications to secure new business and ensure
  • delighted customers
  • Leads customer meetings and contract negotiations. Presents at public Board or Council meetings.
  • Maintains a revenue and margin quota and robust sales funnel.
  • Schedules appointments and meetings with customers in order to review and define program
  • opportunities and desired success parameters, and to qualify the opportunity.
  • Attends critical networking and trade show events to obtain leads, presents a positive public image of Southland, and expands knowledge of critical issues facing our customer base

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; or equivalent education, training and/experience
  • 10+ years of consultative and/or complex sales experience, including construction industry experience
  • Experience in a quota-driven sales environment, exceeding sales production targets
  • Experience working with public sector or governmental agencies
  • Experience working with or for engineering, architectural, and/or design-build firms
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to effectively conduct presentations for groups/in public forums, such as City Council or School Board meetings
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated financial and business acumen

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
  • Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability income protection insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
  • Wellness benefits


About Southland Industries Inc.

Southland Industries is a construction company that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Southland Industries has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 3,000 people. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, government, and data centers. Southland Industries is committed to sustainability and has implemented green building practices in many of its projects.
Learn more about Southland Industries Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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